
ManTalks Podcast
The ManTalks podcast features conversations between one of the leading men’s work facilitators and philosopher, Connor Beaton, and world class guests with expertise in mindset, life purpose, psychology, relational communication, sexual intimacy, business and spirituality. For more information about ManTalks go to: http://www.mantalks.com
Latest episodes

Apr 8, 2021 • 10min
Stop Looking For The Golden Gun
We as men have often fall into this idea that there’s one big solution—one psychological big bang—that’ll “fix” everything in our personal development journey. I call it the Golden Gun, and just like its namesake, it’s (surprise!) NOT real. Listen in to find out where the real fix is, why we need it, and why it deserves more recognition and respect.
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Are you looking to find purpose, navigate transition, or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.
Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community.
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Apr 5, 2021 • 49min
Stephen Jenkinson - What Patriarchy Really Meant, And Dying Cultural Myths
Stephen Jenkinson, an activist, teacher, and author, shares profound insights on cultural myths and the evolution of masculinity. He questions the traditional roles of patriarchy and fatherhood, urging a reexamination of their societal implications. Jenkinson emphasizes the vital connection between generations and the erosion of collective memory in a tech-dependent world. Through intimate reflections on grief and identity, he highlights the importance of vulnerability and presence in shaping meaningful relationships.

Apr 1, 2021 • 9min
A Message To My Unborn Son
This mini-episode is a little different. As some of you might know, I became a dad just over two weeks ago. Not long before his arrival, I found myself contemplating and writing about what I was experiencing. So I wanted to share that, in the hopes that other men—fathers, sons, grandfathers, boys, adults—find their own answers to the question: what can a man say to the son he hasn't met yet?
Did you enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the self-leadership they’re looking for.
Are you looking to find purpose, navigate transition, or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.
Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community.
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Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 2min
Brian Muraresku - The History of Psychedelics in Religion
Did psychedelics play a role in mystical insight, human ingenuity, and the development of Western civilization? Is there a secret religion hidden underpinning the most ancient spiritual practices of Greece, Turkey, and elsewhere? Join me and Brain Muraresku for a mind-bending look at our history as a civilization, as spiritual beings, and how psychedelics might be intertwined into it all. This was a deeply fascinating talk; sit back and enjoy!
Brian C. Muraresku graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University with a degree in Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit. As an alumnus of Georgetown Law and a member of the New York Bar, he has been practicing law internationally for fifteen years. He lives outside Washington D.C. with his wife and two daughters.
Connect with Brian
-Book: The Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion With No Name
-Website: https://www.brianmuraresku.com/
-Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianmuraresku
-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_muraresku/
-LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-muraresku-76983a27
Did you enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the self-leadership they’re looking for.
Are you looking to find purpose, navigate transition, or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.
Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community.
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Mar 25, 2021 • 13min
The Problem With Personal Development
We get way too caught up in the idea that personal development is always expansion, always growth, always becoming. That, my friends, is not true. In this episode, I break down my main issue with personal development, and what we need to talk about in order to lock in actual growth. To me, personal development has just as much “unbecoming” as it does “becoming”.
Did you enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the self-leadership they’re looking for.
Are you looking to find purpose, navigate transition, or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.
Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community.
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For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
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Mar 22, 2021 • 1h 10min
Jim Poole - Healing Your Nervous System
The intersection of technology and the nervous system has always fascinated me, especially when it comes to mental healing, navigating trauma. Jim Poole has been at the forefront of this field for a while now. We cover the convergence of tech and mindfulness, human evolution, the theta brainwave state, and a lot more.
Jim is an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in the dental, healthcare, biotechnology, market research, and IT industries. Mr. Poole manages the strategic direction and ongoing operations of Solace Lifesciences, Inc., a neuroscience company focused on personalized wellness and performance. In 2015, Solace Lifesciences, the maker of NuCalm, was granted the world's sole patent for Systems and Methods for Balancing and Maintaining the Health of the Human Autonomic Nervous System.
As an accomplished business executive with extensive experience in the dental, healthcare, biotechnology, market research, and IT industries, Jim serves on the board of directors of several medical device firms around the world. He is a recognized business leader, public speaker, an accomplished author, and he has published numerous articles in industry trade journals and lectures all over the world globally on topics including stress, recovery, performance, and business strategy. Jim has published over 30 articles in industry trade journals.
A New York state native, Poole earned a BA in psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an MBA in International Business & Marketing from Babson College.
Connect with Jim
-LinkedIn
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Mar 18, 2021 • 21min
Thinking Out Loud: Jordan Peterson and the Essence of Patriarchy
Alright. Let me be clear: I am not making a case for or against him. This is me trying to find deeper answers to why Peterson is such a divisive figure, as well as observing the (frankly) dire situation masculine culture is in. When I see people either hyper-pedestal someone or viciously denigrate them, that’s a solid cue to look at both the person and what they might symbolize in the psyche of their fans (and enemies).
Did you enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the self-leadership they’re looking for.
Are you looking to find purpose, navigate transition, or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.
Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community.
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For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
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Mar 15, 2021 • 1h 9min
Jenny Sansouci - The Healing Power of Medicinal Mushrooms and CBD
Jenny Sansouci, certified health coach, discusses practical applications of CBD and medicinal mushrooms. Topics include finding purpose through personal tragedy, CBD's therapeutic properties, introducing medicinal mushrooms and CBD to parents, classification of medicinal mushrooms, controversy of eating raw mushrooms, and benefits of Cordyceps mushroom.

Mar 11, 2021 • 19min
Weekly Training: Creating Sexual Polarity and Tension
This week, I wanted to talk about what sexual polarity is, how you can create sexual tension or sexual charge, and the logistics around that. Based on the research, the last year has really done a number on some people’s sex lives—maintaining sexual desire can obviously be tough in situations like lockdowns. Listen to this for more than a few straightforward ways to re-ignite that fire.
Did you enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community, and help others find the self-leadership they’re looking for.
Are you looking to find purpose, navigate transition, or fix your relationships, all with a powerful group of men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.
Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community.
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For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
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Mar 8, 2021 • 48min
Anon Guest - Overcoming Victimhood And Integrating Anger
Every part of our shadow has a lineage. From the way we manage anger to how we react when a friend betrays us. This week, I sit with an anonymous guest and help him break through the hard surface of his anger to discover where it came from; and now that he knows what's up, what to do next. I really encourage you to listen to the whole episode, because it is a hard and noble journey this man is taking.
Did you enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks Community.
Are you looking to find purpose, navigate transition, or level up your relationships, all with a powerful group of likeminded men from around the world? Check out The Alliance and join me today.
Check out our Facebook Page or the Men's community.
Subscribe on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify
For more episodes visit us at ManTalks.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Editing & Mixing by: Aaron The TechSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices